Hold is my 2026 word of the year. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY3Oye5Ald5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== "I'm holding you in my heart." means I'm praying for you and your intentions. I see the heartache you are experiencing right now and will walk with you through it. I see the joy and am praising with you. I see your grief and am grieving … Continue reading Hold
Tag: Christianity
Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Joseph. Joseph, earthly father of Jesus, never says one word in any of the Gospels. Ever. While wordless in speech he speaks volumes to Faith, Fidelity to Marriage, to Trust. As the Gospel of Matthew begins, we hear Joseph's lineage revealing that he is the current heir to the throne of David. As husband to … Continue reading Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Word of the Year – a Reflection on Surrender
The overarching theme of the last six years is, "it doesn't mean what you think it means." A wee bit more pondering brings me to the place of realization that this is very much the theme of life. This is often affirmed in expected places. At the parish I'm part of the Discipleship University team, … Continue reading Word of the Year – a Reflection on Surrender
Meeting Elizabeth of the Trinity
Intimacy. Language is fascinating. Words have meaning and many words have more than one meaning. When we look back at the etymology (origin and original meaning) it is something other than its current usage. The WORD though is the same through all eternity. How utterly unfathomable is this, and yet it is precisely this WORD … Continue reading Meeting Elizabeth of the Trinity
Exercise
Pause for a moment to ponder the goodness of the Lord. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they … Continue reading Exercise
Make Me or Change my Heart O God
The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating read and study. At my Parish there is a class on Luke with a guy who has a Masters in Scripture study and learned Greek to understand the writing better. I've read Sacred Scripture almost my whole life and remain in awe of how much is there. Over … Continue reading Make Me or Change my Heart O God
On Saying Yes
My Sweetie and will celebrate 33 years of marriage in the fall. I cannot help but be encouraged that this year is a Jubilee of Hope, for this is what marriage is, an act of hope, an act in hope. It would be very easy to write all the typical cliche's on how the years … Continue reading On Saying Yes
Happy Feast Day
Feast of Saintts Philip and James, Apostles I rather enjoy waking up early in the morning to have quiet time before beginning the day. This time generally includes some silent prayer, journaling, reading the scripture of the day, and finding the earworm of the day. The earworm of the day is often shared with a … Continue reading Happy Feast Day
The Chair is Vacant
"There will be a Consistory in May" he said as I entered the living room. My sleepy brain both understanding the meaning of the words and asking at the same time, "Pope Francis died?" "Around 7:30 AM Rome time, about midnight here." (Oddly enough right around the time I went to bed.) Resquiat in Pace.My … Continue reading The Chair is Vacant
So this morning
I started journaling, wanted to share with a friend then though I'll share on my blog. Way back in twenty-twenty one of the desires of my heart, other than being a good quilter, is to grow in Intimacy with God. This desire remains deeply in my being. The readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary … Continue reading So this morning
A Quilter's Heart 